The Dr. John Delony Show Should We Stop Coddling Our 33-Year-Old Son?
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Jun 6, 2025 A couple grapples with the decision to stop financially supporting their adult son, exploring the balance between love and tough love. A young woman shares her emotional journey post-abortion, emphasizing the importance of communication and healing. The complexities of family dynamics, including estrangement and the need for boundaries, are discussed, along with the therapeutic power of expressing grief through writing. Humor is found in the common struggles of household chores, highlighting the necessity of understanding in relationships.
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Parents' Struggle With Son
- Gail and Patrick share about their 33-year-old son struggling with job loss and homelessness risk.
- They've repeatedly bailed him out despite him making poor choices and being dishonest.
Set Boundaries With Adult Kids
- Set clear boundaries when bailing out adult children and don't enable ongoing bad choices.
- Protect yourself financially and emotionally by saying no when the cycle must end.
Let Kids Face Consequences
- Parents must intervene only to keep their child alive or safe, not to solve every problem for them.
- The greatest gift is letting adult kids learn responsibility through consequences.
